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1 June 2015

Episode 928

30 minutes

We wonder what might rescue Malaysia Airlines, deemed ‘technically bankrupt’ by its CEO, discuss the concerns surrounding the health of king Bhumibol of Thailand and ask what’s next for the Solar Impulse 2 plane project.

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